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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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